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1Now as an elder myself and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you[#Lk 24.28; 1 Pet 1.5, 7; Rev 1.9]
2to tend the flock of God that is in your charge, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion but willingly, as God would have you do it, not for sordid gain but eagerly.[#Jn 21.16; 1 Cor 9.17; 1 Tim 3.3, 8; Titus 1.7; #5.2 Other ancient authorities lack exercising the oversight; #5.2 Or in a godly manner ; other ancient authorities lack as God would have you do it]
3Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.[#Ezek 34.4; Phil 3.17]
4And when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away.[#2 Tim 4.8; Heb 13.20]
5In the same way, you who are younger must be subject to the elders. And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for[#Isa 57.15; Jas 4.6; #5.5 Or of those who are older]
“God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble.”
6Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time.
7Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.[#Ps 37.5; Mt 6.25; Heb 13.5]
8Discipline yourselves; keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.[#Job 1.7; Lk 21.34]
9Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.[#Acts 14.22; Col 2.5; Jas 4.7]
10And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.[#2 Thess 2.17; Heb 13.21; #5.10 Other ancient authorities read Christ Jesus]
11To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.[#5.11 Other ancient authorities read glory and power]
12Through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.[#2 Cor 1.19; Heb 13.22]
13Your sister church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark.[#5.13 Gk She who is]
14Greet one another with a kiss of love.[#Rom 16.16; Eph 6.23]
Peace to all of you who are in Christ.